Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.The course articulates with the 72 unit Master of of Maritime Archaeology - 2 years, and the sequentially developed topics enable progression … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Bedford Park
Bedford Park

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Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The course aims to meet the needs of graduates in archaeology and related disciplines who wish to specialise in maritime archaeology.

The course is designed to provide students with a theoretical and methodological grounding in maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage management, an understanding and appreciation of the place and role of maritime archaeology in the interpretation of maritime sub-cultures as well as cultures in the wider context, and to allow students to understand the history of the practice of maritime and underwater archaeology.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a high-level knowledge of the history and practice of maritime and underwater archaeology
2.
Understand the nature of underwater cultural heritage management practice and theory, and be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate it in a maritime archaeological context
3.
Review, synthesise and analyse major issues in maritime archaeology and underwater culture heritage and conservation, and be able to apply this knowledge to a wide range of practical situations
4.
Understand the requirements of undertaking maritime archaeological fieldwork and employ a wide range of advanced technical and research skills
5.
Communicate maritime archaeology and heritage issues appropriately to a range of audiences
6.
Undertake work as an independent professional archaeologist or cultural heritage manager in an ethical manner

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